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And in turn, my plan?

Where will my actions fit into the Superior Comd's Intent?

Higher Comd's Intent & CONOPS (1 up)

How does my Higher Comd intend to fight the battle?

How will my actions contribute to Higher End State & Success?

At what point will Higher Comd rely on me as the Main Effort?

What must I achieve in that role?

How do my actions relate to and support other parts of the force?

2. What must we do?

Assigned Tasks

Explicitly given in Higher Comd's orders

Implied Tasks

Enabling tasks, tasks not assigned but requiring resources

Essential Task

Linked to Main Effort, basis of Mission Statement

3. What are our limitations?

Constraints

Things you MUST do, or cannot change

Restraints

Things you MUST NOT do

Limitation may come from a variety of sources

Higher orders, time & space, resources, risk, sustainment, RoE, PMESII, etc.

You must seek legitimate ways to overcome limitations

If not, ensure your CoAs do not violate the limitations

4. Has the situation changed?

Unforeseen Threat?

New Opportunity?

Change in Environment?

Are these changes sufficient to cause a change in the plan?

Consider reallocating resources

Consider changing CONOPS

Main effort, use of reserves, phasing, etc.

Consider changing the Mission

A change does not equate to failure

But failing to adapt might